Rankings
How every major ranking places Pompeu Fabra University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
UPF Barcelona School of Management in the QS programme rankings (2027):
| Programme ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS Global MBAUPF Barcelona School of Management | #118 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in ManagementUPF Barcelona School of Management | #89 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in FinanceUPF Barcelona School of Management | #139 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in MarketingUPF Barcelona School of Management | #110 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Business AnalyticsUPF Barcelona School of Management | #94 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Supply Chain ManagementUPF Barcelona School of Management | #57 |
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 10 | $6,436 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $6,436 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $6,436 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $6,436 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 2 | $6,436 | See → |
| Social sciences | 2 | $6,436 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $6,436 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 1 | $6,436 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $6,436 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Pompeu Fabra University
The job market for Pompeu Fabra University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Spain.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Pompeu Fabra University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $6,436 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: humanities & languages courses are typically $6,436, humanities & languages $6,436.
How is Pompeu Fabra University ranked?
Pompeu Fabra University is ranked #263 by QS (2027), #205 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #443 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Economics & Econometrics (#31) and Linguistics (#54).
What IELTS score does Pompeu Fabra University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (27 of the 27 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Pompeu Fabra University offer?
29 postgraduate courses across 9 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (10), law, politics & governance (5) and life sciences & biotechnology (4).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from Pompeu Fabra University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.